Obituaries

Alvin Monroe Tidmore

Alvin Monroe Tidmore

Sep 4, 2025

Alvin Monroe Tidmore, 86 of Moundville, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his China Grove residence. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 10,2025 at 2:00 pm at China Grove Church Cemetery with Rev. Michael Cobb officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth T. Tidmore, stepson; Ernie (Buster) Roulaine,...

Morgan Reece Stacy

Morgan Reece Stacy

Sep 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Morgan Reece Stacy

With profound sadness, the family of Morgan Reece Stacy announces her peaceful passing on September 2, 2025, at the age of 36, following a long and courageous battle with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD).

Born on September 25, 1988, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Morgan was a radiant soul whose laughter, compassion, and strength touched everyone she met. She...

Barbara Hudson

Barbara Hudson

Aug 30, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Olive Hudson, age 87, of Samantha, Ala., went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2025, at Heritage Nursing Home. Mrs. Hudson chose cremation to be done by Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Sulphur Springs F. W. B. Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests...

Robert Ferguson

Robert Ferguson

Aug 30, 2025

Robert Ferguson was born September 20, 1942 to John Morris and Lydia Maybell Ferguson. He went to Heaven on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the age of 82. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Morris, and Gerald Ferguson and his sister Joyce Howell. 

Robert was married for 59 wonderful years to his favorite person...

Teresa McGhee

Teresa McGhee

Aug 29, 2025

Teresa Alane Hodo McGhee, age 67, of Coker, Ala., passed away August 29, 2025, at her home in Coker, Ala. A Celebration of Life service will be held later, with the time and date to be announced.

She was preceded in death by her father, Elbert Houston Hodo, Jr.; brother, William Don Hodo; sister, Dana Ramona Kirkley Burrage; stepfather, Leslie...

Valeria Brown

Valeria Brown

Aug 28, 2025

Valeria Mae Carter Brown, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Northport, Alabama on August 28, 2025, at the age of 68.

Born on March 19, 1957, in Roswell, New Mexico, Valeria lived a life marked by grace, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She was preceded in death by...

Barney Cargile

Barney Cargile

Aug 25, 2025

Barney Ray Cargile, age 80, of Northport, Ala., passed away August 25, 2025 at his residence. His Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2025, at St. Mark Church with Pastor Bo Lloyd officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Chandler and...

Vickie Pearce

Vickie Pearce

Aug 25, 2025

Vickie B. Pearce, age 64, of Greene County passed away at Hospice of West Alabama on August 25. 2025. Vickie was born January 30, 1961, in Tuscaloosa County. She was an employee of Indian Hills Animal Clinic for 43 years.

Vickie is survived by her husband Virgil Guy Pearce Jr., daughter Selaine P. Walker, her grandson Pearce Walker and brother...

Catherine Van Dyke

Catherine Van Dyke

Aug 23, 2025

Catherine Joan Van Dyke of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, formerly of Greenfield, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 23rd at Heritage Health Care in Tuscaloosa. She was born October 4th, 1933, in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana to Fred and Stella Jane (Henderson) Doty. She married Douglas Rhea Van Dyke on December 29th, 1951. He preceded her in death on July...

David Leon Ponder

David Leon Ponder

Aug 21, 2025

David "Poppy" Ponder, 69 of Moundville, went to his forever home on the morning of  August 21, 2025, passing peacefully in the comfort of his recliner. A devoted husband , father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, David lived a life of faith, love, and service. He was a Godly man, confident in the promise that he would one day see his Lord...

Peggy Pruden

Peggy Pruden

Aug 21, 2025

Peggy Joyce Pruden, age 81, of Northport, Alabama, passed away August 21, 2025 at Northport Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North with Dr. Herbert Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Shanghi Cemetery in Quinton, Alabama with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation is 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday at Magnolia Chapel North.

She...

Peggy McKnight

Peggy McKnight

Aug 21, 2025

Peggy Jean Thomas McKnight of Coker, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama at the age of 84.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Magnolia North Funeral Home, with Reverend Alton Bridges officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m....

Robert Lee George

Robert Lee George

Aug 20, 2025

Robert Lee George, 70 of Cottondale, passed away August 20, 2025 at home. Service arrangements are pending.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Dewey and Pearl George, son; Cody George, sister; Mary Jane George Walker, brothers; Henry Pettus "Bill" George, and William Curtis "PeeWee" George.

Survivors include his sisters; Annie Pearl Hartley (Authur), Betty Jean Ward (Sam), brothers; Wilford "Buck"...

Richard Morrow

Richard Morrow

Aug 19, 2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Morrow of Northport, Alabama. Rick was called to meet his Savior peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. His family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden passing as he was only 72 years old. Rick was born in Tennessee on...

Joe Bannerman

Joe Bannerman

Aug 17, 2025

Joe David Bannerman, age 56, of Northport, Alabama, passed away August 17, 2025, at home. Graveside services will be at Piney Woods Cemetery in Northport, Ala., with Bro. Scott Montgomery officiating. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Piney Woods Cemetert in Northport, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Bannerman; grandparents,...

William Michael Warren

William Michael Warren

Aug 11, 2025

William Michael Warren was born on December 2, 1957, to Carl Milton Warren, Sr. and Audie Mae Wallace Warren, and passed away on August 11, 2025, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Carl M. Warren, Jr. and John W. Warren.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 48 years, Carol Fike Warren;...

Greta Mae Smith Bambarger

Greta Mae Smith Bambarger

Aug 11, 2025

Greta Mae Smith Bambarger, age 77, of Eutaw, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born on September 20, 1947, Greta lived a life defined by love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those around her.

She was the cherished wife of the late Jim “Bam” Bambarger, beloved daughter of the late Elam and Vesta Smith, and the baby sister of...

Hilda Watts

Hilda Watts

Aug 11, 2025

Hilda Fay Lunceford Watts, age 86, of Northport, Ala., died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 10, 2025. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. with services beginning at 2 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, at Campground Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Wilson officiating. Burial to follow services immediately in the church cemetery. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North...

Patricia Ann Murphy Stroup

Patricia Ann Murphy Stroup

Aug 9, 2025

Patricia Ann Murphy Stroup, 78 of Tuscaloosa, passed away August 9, 2025 at Forest Manor Nursing Home. Services will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Ken Stroup officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in Johnstown Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:30 am...

Peter Bentley

Peter Bentley

Aug 4, 2025

Peter Clinton Bentley, age 84, of Northport, Alabama, passed away August 4, 2025 at DCH Regional Medical Center. His Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Magnolia Chapel North.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruby Bentley; and brothers John Bentley, and William Bentley.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann O’Neil Bentley; sons, Stephen...